Frank the Real Estate Guy

09/24/2026

Adding design touches to the front porch like colorful mums, decorative lighting, and oversized planters can create a warm welcome and instantly boost curb appeal. See how small exterior updates can make a big impact this fall.

https://www.nar.realtor/news/styled-staged-sold/3-ways-to-fancy-up-the-front-stoop-this-fall?fbclid=IwY2xjawUiUUdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMTVGZUpzeVRLRkNmTFZDV1lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEep35o35k5k1xLtDYc7hePKFQUcjvqlz0ojKb4iZQw79nbwaW-U1k6lHhSVMo_aem_9IU5P9EJu-Isc3Avn1kxAQ

Frank Baker REALTOR®️
Keller Williams Winter Park
407-733-7987
[email protected]

09/22/2026

Florida Realtors® Florida Housing Market Update: August 2026

After nearly a year of improving home sales, Florida’s housing market hit a speed bump in August. But the latest numbers look more like a market leveling off than one taking a significant turn for the worse.

In the August 2026 Florida Realtors® Market Update, we look at how higher mortgage rates are affecting sales, why inventory continues to tighten and how home prices are holding up across the state.

After nearly a year of improving home sales, Florida’s housing mark...

09/21/2026

Selling your home? Don’t fall for these common mistakes. The housing market is in a transition right now. And homeowners who don’t work with an agent are going to be more likely to miss the mark on things like pricing, selective repairs, and negotiation tactics. With the right agent, you won’t get tripped up with avoidable challenges along the way.

09/18/2026

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climb – and you need the right strategy to get attention in this type of market.

The good news? There’s a lot you can control.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/17/2026

Summer’s winding down, and if you’ve been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance. Better to wait until next year or even next spring, right?

Not so fast. About one in three of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year.

Fall Is Busier than You Think

Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows around a third of existing home sales happen in the final four months of the year. And that share has grown every year since 2023 (see graph below):

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/09/14/selling-this-fall-you-havent-missed-your-window/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZQFhwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBJQURLYjc0QXMyaVVvUmdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEPrYuTWWOXDcYk-xKIX6PgEk5QKIJSuCA5csLDVJIARiSSmWP1x-v2pbr1o_aem_b48R7DSUV2r_G7tVeyfpOw

Frank Baker REALTOR®️
Keller Williams Winter Park
407-733-7987
[email protected]

09/16/2026

July 2026: Florida Housing Report

Florida’s housing market is showing signs of momentum: sales are rising, inventory is tightening and luxury sales are surging. Are buyers coming back even without lower mortgage rates? Watch the latest July 2026 market update to find out.

Florida’s housing market is gaining momentum. July brought rising s...

09/10/2026

Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.

Knowing which track your house is on changes everything about your sale, from your asking price to how long you can expect to wait before an offer comes in. Here’s what you need to know.

Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.

09/02/2026

2027 color pantone. Benjamin Moore, a taupe with green undertone makes it a soft sage look.

Add the blue in the accessories or another room near by.
Let me know below in the comments if you like these colors.

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08/31/2026

Here’s how strategic staging can create emotional ROI, helping buyers connect with a listing, envision themselves living there, and remember it long after the showing.

https://www.nar.realtor/news/styled-staged-sold/does-that-listing-have-emotional-stickiness-why-you-want-it?fbclid=IwY2xjawUCk1NwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWlsQ0lWcWFKSVd3VU52VG9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9-ElnbZGAaL64n5BxU3ZjtFb24OREpOw6rGv2-V9rT5fkXxdZTX0YbG_-LA_aem_PZo9SDjCwWnWd1VM0wtpDQ

08/27/2026

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track
According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make it all the way to closing.

And the single biggest thing that puts a deal at risk is the one you have the most power to prevent. It just takes a little smart planning before your house hits the market.

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/08/24/most-home-sales-close-heres-how-to-keep-yours-on-track/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT9bRJwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXRXTEx6WlhENUZ3RVFkc09zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelQNAf81C2f_oqTNAqgR1nvRn0B9-vKrXYUov5246RWbYr7mfzWdy-lRXbYU_aem_5ptrwkrJpRjXWx72_G_Hgw